For Researchers

Data Access Process

Submit Data and Biosample Application Form along with required documents*

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Data Access Committee reviews applications

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If the application is approved, the OHS will notify the approved user and a Data and Biosample Access Agreement will need to be signed.

* Approval letter from Research Ethics Board (REB) and REB-approved research protocol; Evidence of scientific peer-review of research protocol, if available; 2-page CV of Principal Applicant; List of required data linkage to data repositories, if any

Getting Started

Before submitting a request, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the Ontario Health Study Data and Biosample Access Policy and contact access@ontariohealthstudy.ca.

Researchers can also link OHS data sets to administrative and health data to amplify their research.